Pentax K110D vs Sony A68

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K110D versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K110D was announced 10 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the K110D grades versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D features outside measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K110D versus Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K110D compared to the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K110D and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and A68.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to produce extra detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.